Ok, here's the disclaimer. Here toddler in this recipe actively refers to kids aged 2.5+ who can handle nuts on their own. After a seemingly easy theme of #ToddlerFingerfood was finalised by @Poonam for Week #173 of #FoodieMondayBloghop, I made 2 new dishes (but unfortunately) didn't notice the finger food clause. So, it literally comes down to the wire.With an unusual off on Monday (sigh!!) for the kids, it was one riot-filled morning, and I just couldn't decide till the last minute on what to make . Cupcakes was what the kids voted for, but I unfortunately ran out of pantry essentials (Monday Blues for me :p). So, it came down to this quick no-bake and yes, No COOK Date and Nut bites that both the non-toddlers at home enjoyed.So, made it, clicked and rushed to the blog. A Diwali nuts overflow of Nuts and goodies made this quick treat possible, but I bet that kids would love this anytime (especially on long rides when they are hungry like, forever). Like most kid recipes, this too is customisable - with / without nuts, addition of more chocolate / chocochips, less dates etc.

How to:Grind dates without any water, pour to a bowl.With a spatula, fold in the rest of the ingredients, except cherriesMix a little more nuts if the mixture is too sticky. It should be come together as a not-too-sticky dough.With slightly greased hands, make small portions out of them (bite sized), and flatten them out slightly. Press a halved glazed cherry.Refrigerate for 15~25 mins.Serve as required.PS : It would get sticky if placed on the kitchen counter, so keep refrigerated. Take out for a few mins before serving them.

7 comments:

With such versatile and healthy ingredients like dates and nuts you can hardly go wrong.This combo is a hit at my place as well. Added chocolate is like a cherry on the cake Kalyani. Involving kids in the kitchen is such a fun ! I am glad you and your kids had a great time while working for this theme.